The tendency of the body to maintain a steady state of functioning is called

a. stability.
b. equilibrium.
c. homeostasis.
d. physiological balance.
e. a drive.


c. homeostasis.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A child that understands that a sponge that looks like a rock is still a sponge understands the

difference between appearance and __________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Vicki is a college freshman, who most people would

characterize as orderly, kind, and giving. She enjoys going out to eat with her friends, although she does not enjoy the spicy foods that they keep wanting her to try. Vicki would most likely be described as a. introverted-perceptive. b. extrinsically motivated. c. low in sensation seeking. d. self-actualized.

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